HR​/Generalist

• Job Category Human Resources
• Employee Type Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

• Phone
• Email skovash

Western Cooperative Credit Union's Williston Main office has an opening for an HR/Benefits Generalist. This is a full time position getting 40 hours per week. Hours may vary Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

• Desirable wages including bonus and/or incentive opportunities
• Medical Insurance company paid (100%) for Individual premium, other coverage tiers available
• Dental and Vision insurance options (80% paid by company)
• Company paid Life, Long-term Disability, and Short-term Disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous paid vacation, sick, and holidays
• And more!

Final date to receive applications is on or before Friday, September 18th, 2026.

Provides administrative support for the human resource department that includes a range of administrative duties to be handled with confidentiality and discretion at all times. Interface with staff, management, vendors and applicants at the credit union. Prepare reports, correspondence, manuals, spreadsheets and all other communications utilizing a broad range of computer applications. Administer all phases of human resources activity by performing the following duties.

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.
• Recruits, interviews, and selects employees, in coordination with the hiring supervisor, to fill vacant positions.
• Process new hires during orientation session; explain benefits, policies and procedures of the credit union, and enroll in benefit programs.
• Utilize Human Resource Information System (HRIS) to keeps records of benefits plans participation such as insurance and pension plan, personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting.
• Process any change of status requirements (name or address change, marital change, promotion, salary increase, etc.); process changes in insurance or benefits programs; maintain up-to-date, accurate personnel files with discretion.
• Update and maintain Human Resource Information System (HRIS) database.
• Advises management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.
• Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
• Administers benefits programs such as life, health, dental and disability insurances, pension plans, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, and employee assistance.
• Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation, and conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.
• Provide backup to Payroll Administrator as necessary.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical
- Collects and researches data;
Uses intuition and experience to complement data;
Designs work flows and procedures.

Design
- Generates creative solutions;
Uses feedback to modify designs;
Demonstrates attention to detail.

Problem Solving
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
Develops alternative solutions;
Works well in group problem solving situations;
Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Project Management
- Coordinates projects;
Communicates changes and progress;
Completes projects on time and budget.

Technical Skills
- Assesses own strengths and weaknesses;
Pursues training and development opportunities;
Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills;
Shares expertise with others.

Interpersonal Skills
- Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming;
Maintains confidentiality;
Listens to others without interrupting;
Keeps emotions under control;
Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication
- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations;
Listens and gets clarification;
Responds well to questions;
Demonstrates group presentation skills;
Participates in meetings.

Written Communication
- Writes clearly and informatively;
Edits work for spelling and grammar;
Varies writing style to meet needs;
Presents numerical data effectively;
Able to read and interpret…